Welcome to DX Holiday in 5B!
Do you miss the excitement of a DX pileup? Ever dreamed of winning a big contest from a location where your callsign gets more attention?
Or maybe you just want to enjoy some relaxed radio time, sunshine, and a holiday in Cyprus.
Why not combine radio and holidays?
We have a well-equipped radio shack with great antennas, amplifiers, and SO2R capability, plus comfortable accommodation right next door.
Stay for a few days, operate day or night, and enjoy the bands whenever you like.
Bring your partner along and explore Cyprus together. There are beautiful beaches, interesting places to visit, and plenty of sunshine. The radio will be waiting when you return!
Whether you come for serious contesting, chasing DX, or just having fun on the air, you’re always welcome!
The Shack
Whether you enjoy casual DXing or serious contesting, the shack is ready for both. It has two radios, amplifiers, good antennas, and an SO2R setup for contesting.
The shack is right next to your accommodation, so you can operate whenever you like, day or night. No need to travel anywhere — just walk into the next room and get on the air!
Antennas
- Optibeam OB17-4: 3 el on 40m, 4 el on 20m, 4 el on 15m, 6 el on 10m
- Separate 2-element cubical quads on a common boom for 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m and 10m
- 1/4-wave vertical for 40m
- Delta loop for 80m
- Inverted L for 80m
- Beverage on Ground (BOG) receive antenna for 160/80m
- K9AY receive loop for 160/80/40m
Radios
- Yaesu FTdx101D
- Kenwood TS-590SG
- SO2R ready
- Band-pass filters
Amplifiers
- ACOM 2000A
- ACOM 2100
Antenna switching and other equipment are also available.
About Us
Our station is located in a quiet village in southern Cyprus, about 450 metres above sea level, between Limassol and Paphos.
The station is on private property and is also home to Alpha Radio Club, a small group of radio amateurs who enjoy DXing, contesting, and sharing their passion for radio.
Over the years, a lot of time, effort, and resources have gone into building and improving the station. Keeping everything running, maintaining antennas, and upgrading equipment is an ongoing job.
Together, we decided to open the station to visiting radio amateurs. This gives fellow hams a chance to enjoy operating from Cyprus, while the income from their stays helps us maintain and improve the station.
The club operates under the callsign 5B4ARA and uses P3CR for contesting. We also organize small club gatherings, take part in contests, and introduce young people to amateur radio.
We are not a big club, but we enjoy what we do and are always happy to welcome fellow radio amateurs.